FLAT HOE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: agricultural engineering, in particular, cultivation of tilled crop spacings. SUBSTANCE: flat hoe has tine, side hoe with cheek and plate attached to side hoe. Plate lower edge is extending in parallel with rear edge of side hoe above it. Plate is made Z-shaped. Front part of plate is aligned with cheek. Rear part of plate is equally spaced relative to its side surface. Upper cut of Z-shaped plate is offset forward in vertical plane relative to its lower cut, i.e. plate is positioned slantwise. Length ratio of inclined part of Z-shaped plate and side hoe is 1 : (8-10). EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 2 cl, 6 dwg